"The Other Side of Dark" by Joan Lowery Nixon tells the story of Stacy, a 17-year-old girl who has just woken up after spending four years in a coma. She was attacked by the same man who killed her mother, and now she must try to regain her memory to bring the man to justice. The climax of the story occurs when her memories are finally triggered, revealing the identity of the killer.

Mystery Solved

An incident at a party triggers Stacy's memory, helping her to realize that Jarrod is her mother's killer. Jarrod tries to get Stacy into his car to leave the party with him, but she resists. Jeff sees the incident and comes to Stacy's aid. It is the look in Jarrod's eyes when Jeff slams him into a wall that makes Stacy remember Jarrod aiming a gun at her. Soon after the party, Stacy has a confrontation with Jarrod that leads to his arrest and the resolution of the story.

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About the Author

Maria Magher has been working as a professional writer since 2001. She has worked as an ESL teacher, a freshman composition teacher and an education reporter, writing for regional newspapers and online publications. She has written about parenting for Pampers and other websites. She has a Master's degree in English and creative writing.